New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-06-22

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for The peers and wives seated in the
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uonse Of Commons placed In the north trsnsepl'
The seats for members Of the reignng families al thu
great learned societies and corporations we're repre-
sSpicui,urs and worRingnens representatives from all
parts Of the United Kingdom had seats duly allotted 70
The Queen was evidently profoundly impressed with
the scene prepared for her She was notceaoy pads
and eganel the bright and pleasant aspect she hSo
borne all the morning
THE RELIGIOUS SERVICES
The religious services in the Abbey IN eomnemorauoh
of the Queens Jubilee conducted according 10 inc
carefully prepared programme which has already oeeh
published
The Archbishop of Canterbury and the Dean Of West
minister alone conducted them. Nearly dgnitary
OF the Established Church. however present besides
great number OF distinguished clergymen Delongng 10
so that she entered the Abbey precisely at noon VI
Bridge. organst OF the Abbey who had Tor he occasion
speclay trained choir OF $50 voices selected IRON te
great chors OF London, number OF eminent soioist'
besides large OF brass no
silence and their respective places TO be prepared r o
Queens coming by rendering number OF selections IN
manner that made every person within hearing oi the
great organ eager TO catch its softest note a, 1850, nm
When Queen reached the Abbey and the royai pro
cesoD was forming in the marquee outside OF the west
door, the trumpeters. IN gold and crimson un
centre OF the edice When the clergy the head OF the
royal procession. moved into the church. the National
anthem was rendered by the organ the music was
thrilling The audience rose unit aud lent their tea
thousand voices TO accompany the cnor lhe emect wa
grand. profound that many persons we're d
1t at this moment that TIE Queen appeaed
within the doors Then the singing OF he
Oratoro" given by the organ during the progress
of the Queen and the royal family TO the aa
and the Dean Of who had taken their places
within the sacranum, began the terVioo D! ASKING VI
God "a blessing the Queen
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having requested this.
THE PRAYERS.
The Lords Prayer said and the responses adapted
70 the occasop inoned Then the three following
special prayers were offered up:
Almighty God we humbly offer unto Thy Divine MAJ
and hearty for our gra
accomplished full fifty years OF sovereignty We Paise
Thee that Thy S w6 sne roa
upon head bidding her ito do Justice stay me CROWN
and defend widows and orphans to restore the things
gone decay. maintain the things ths arc restored,
good order TO keep the royal Law and lively oraces OF
God" We bless Thee that Thou hast heard through soI
the hearts Of her people And we humby pray Thee that
for the years to come she may rejoice IN my
mortal kingdom Through Jesus Christ our Lord Amen
Almighty God. who ddst call Thy servant Victoria our
Queen this time the throne OF her ancestors IN
the governance Of this realm We yield lhee humDle
thanks for the abundance OF dominion wherewltn Iho1
hast ted and enlarged and for the love OF
her in which Thou hast knit together IN one me hears OF
with power for the spreading Of truth and
faith in her times and gifts above all that We could ASK
terpg both sinful passion selfish interest and being
protected tenn ations and delivered from All eV
the peoples of her heritage may serve Thee
bearing one anothers burdens nually
Thy perfect law Of liberty through Jesus Christ our
o. Lord. our God who upholdest and governest all
things Heaven and earth receive our humble prayers
with hearty thanksgvings for our sovereign lady
Victoria as this day set over us by Thy grace ana
providence to be our Queen and so together with her
bless Albert Edward the Prince OF Wales the Princess
OF Wales and all the royal family. that they ALL ever
trusting in Thy goodness protected by rhy power ana
crowned Thy and endless favor continue
in health peace Joy and honor and live long
and happy lives upon earth and after death may Obtain
everlasting life aud glory IN the kingdom OF Heaven by
the merits and mediation Of Christ Jesus our saviour.
who Father and Holy Ghost veth and regneth
ever God, world without end Amen
PICTURESQUE SCENES IN THE ABBEY.
The Abbey was now a blaze OF magnhcence. On the
right OF the royal da. the Lord Chancellor in hts magn
fcent robes OF and flowing wig, mass OF velvet
and ermine, was seated Behind him sat 500 peers OF
the realm and their peeresses ared In costumes OF rich
velvet sumptuous silKs Behind these sat the Lord
Iicutenants heavy with their robes and insignia OF
Office and the diplomats. whose bosoms were covered
with decorations left and facing the Lord Chan
ceor, tho Speaker OF the House OF Commons also
wearing robes Of office with the golden mace before
Commons and their wives all richly arrayed for the
occasion SO, on either side OF her. the queens eyes
The galleries. which reach up to the lofty apse were
nave the eve was greeted with bright OF military
and naval uniforms Conspicuous among even all this
Indian Raj abs sparkling with precious stones
The rays OF the SUM- streaming through tne ooorea
which in Itself picturesque the world has ever
glowed with the irridescence OF many rainbows The
Of more than regal splendor anu must nave
reminded the Queen OF the lavish display OF grandeur
w
both today spectacle far exceeded that
OF the coronation In magnincence
gallery Premier Salisbury wearing the order OF the
Sir William Vernon Harcourt, Mr. Gladstone. in court
uniform with Mrs. Gladstone. James Russell Lowell and
Mr. Blaine In the gallery overlooking the das Queen
Kapioani and Princess Liokslani, In rich golden
robes were seated in the sacrafinm Just under the
Among the royalties who awaited the queens arrival
Mn1 s cso Sns King tho whom at
the Begians and Crown Prince Rudolph OF Austria
rival Another fanfare animated that she had taken
in The coronation chair Outside there mad been
bells ali mingling with thunderous Carnations OF
the people But sudden hush foil everywhere when
bowed head for short interval In silent prayer The
s ssSG r.,pa nsn ns A
Queens behalf This was followed by the singing OF
graSdy eectve Alter the LORD. prayer Archbishop
Canterbury stepping TO the front OF the communion
cason During tho reading of the prayers the foreign
princes and pripcessss knet while the members OF the
English Royal family. following the national custom.
simply inclined forward. Tho psalm chosen was the
twentieth Tho Lord hear thee In tho day OF troabis
The setting Ivy DR.. Bridge admirably calculated To
display the splendid qualities OF the choir The Dean OF
Westminster next read the lesson for the day First
Blessed be the Lord thy God. who hath de-
lighted thee written especially for the Jubilee.
In the middle the anthem inserted by request OF
the Queen the chorais "Gotha,' composed by Prince
Albert The nder OF tho service conducted by
the Archbishop Of Canterbury The hna solo was
ged TO enable the congregation TO join In the
prayer Before the cessation Of It's strains tho ceremony
was at q end
BEsTOwIS6 THE ROYAL KISS.
The Queen rising from tho coronation chair, nailed
TO the heir apparent to approach her The Prince of
wales immediately stepped to Her Majsstys sde and
making low obeisance, kissed her hand The Queen
kissed the cheek before permitting him to
depart.